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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.97, 619.58 and 248.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.97, 619.58 and 248.40 is: 372.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.97 : 619.58 = 248.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.97/619.58 = 248.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.97x = 619.58 × 248.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.97x = 153,904.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,904.29/412.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.68

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